The Polestar 3 is now within the closing stage of testing, Polestar stated on Tuesday.

The ultimate testing is going down within the United Arab Emirates, the place temperatures have reached as excessive as 122 levels F (50 levels C), in response to the automaker.

The Polestar 3 made its debut final fall and was resulting from begin deliveries this yr, although it was tormented by software program points and Polestar was compelled to push again the beginning of manufacturing to the primary half of 2024. The identical software program points additionally plagued the associated Volvo EX90. Volvo presently expects the EX90 to begin manufacturing within the first half of 2024.

Polestar has confirmed a beginning worth of $85,300 for the three, together with a $1,400 vacation spot cost. The electrical mid-size SUVs are already on show at Polestar shops together with the 31 unfold throughout North America. Examples accessible to check drive will solely be accessible in 2024, although.

2024 Polestar 3

Manufacturing for North America will happen at Volvo’s plant in Charleston, South Carolina, the place the Volvo S60 is presently constructed. Manufacturing may even be dealt with in China for that market.

The Polestar 3 relies on Volvo’s new SPA2 platform developed from the onset for electrical autos however able to supporting hybrid powertrains. Will probably be accessible at launch with a dual-motor powertrain that can ship 489 hp as commonplace and 517 hp with an accessible Efficiency Pack. Homeowners can anticipate 0-60 mph acceleration of 4.9 seconds as commonplace and 4.6 seconds with the Efficiency Pack. The highest pace shall be 130 mph for each.

The only battery shall be a 111-kwh unit that Polestar estimates will ship 300 miles of EPA-rated vary.

Polestar may even launch the 4 compact crossover subsequent yr. Extra fashions within the works embrace a 5 sedan due subsequent yr, a 6 roadster due in 2026, and a thriller mannequin dubbed the 7 that can arrive round 2027.